Whole-Home DVR service: How to start sharing your DVR playlist with the other receivers in your Whole-Home DVR setup

With Whole-Home DVR service, you can watch the recordings on your DVR playlist on any TV connected to a receiver in your Whole-Home network. To get started, you need to set up your playlist for sharing.

Step 1

Go to your HD DVR and press the MENU button on your remote control.

Step 2

Use the DOWN ARROW button on your remote control to highlight Settings & Help. You'll see a list of icons on the right side of your TV screen. Use the RIGHT ARROW button to highlight Settings. Then press the SELECT button to select it.

Step 3

Use the DOWN ARROW to select Whole-Home.

Use the RIGHT ARROW and SELECT buttons on your remote control to select Yes next to Share Playlist.

Step 4

To set whether you want to allow your recorded shows to be deleted from any TV, select From all rooms or From this room only. Press the EXIT button on your remote to return to your TV.

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